A TALENTED pupil received the first ever Emunah Young Musical Theatre Singer of the Year Award.
Emma Sherrard, a pupil at JFS School in The Mall, Kenton, was presented with the title by late pop star Amy Winehouse’s father, Mitch Winehouse, and his wife Jane on Sunday, March 9, at the Royal Academy of Music in Marylebone.
Emma said: “I was shocked when my name was called out. I thought it must be a mistake.”
The 12-year-old was the judge’s unanimous choice after belting out her favourite song, ‘Electricity’ from West End musical Billy Elliot, but had actually only made the final six by virtue of being runner-up in the London heat.
Emma’s mother Sara Sherrard said: “At home she only sings in her room – I am shocked that she has won, but very proud.”
Held in association with the Jewish Chronicle, the national competition was run by the charity Emunah which helps disadvantaged children and young people in Israel through its network of children’s homes, high schools, day care, therapy and counselling centres.
Emma may use her £200 prize to hire a voice coach.
